In action above Millicent airbase this week, the water bombers will now be able to refill twice as quickly at the base with a new system unveiled on Wednesday.

A Country Fire Service (CFS) standard pump and 5000-gallon tank have been added, which in addition to existing facilities, means the airbase will be able to support multiple aircraft with a quicker turnaround.

Millicent CFS Captain Phil Richards, said the new system effectively halved the time it took to fill the planes.

Taking between 2500-2800 litres of water each run, the planes used to take around four minutes to fill, but now can effectively fill up in as little as two minutes.

Mr Richards said the time saving measure was essential when it came to battling large fire fronts.

The new system was funded by OneFortyOne Plantations, in addition to three thermal cameras and an upgrade flagged for the Penola North tower later this year.

Chief Operating Officer of OneFortyOne Plantations, Owen Trumper said the measures had come about through discussions with the CFS and Wattle Range Council.

Mr Trumper said it would not only protect the company's assets but enhance the CFS ability to fight and prevent fires in the region.

Wattle Range Mayor Peter Gandolfi welcomed the new equipment, saying council was increasingly conscious of the fire danger each year.

"Any measure we make to assist in fire detection and prevention is a positive one."